ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489856 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
combustion
perception
eulogy
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
melodious
insolence
sparing
entangle

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
extol
glorify
disdain
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
antidote
clairvoyance
appalling

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
advance
brandish
scapegoat
scamper

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."